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United States International Trade Commission

July 22, 2026

News Release 26-108

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1515

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Dermatological Treatment Devices and Components Thereof II

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain dermatological treatment devices and components thereof II. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Serendia, LLC of Los Angeles, California, on June 22, 2026, and supplemented on July 6 and 13, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain dermatological treatment devices and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • InMode Ltd., Yokneam, Israel
  • Invasix Inc., Irvine, California
  • BTL Industries, Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts
  • BTL Industries Limited, Stevenage, United Kingdom 
  • BTL Industries JSC, Sofia, Bulgaria
  • BTL Healthcare Technologies A/S, Prague, Czech Republic
  • BTL Enterprise Group A/S, Prague, Czech Republic
  • BTL Medical Technologies S.R.O., Prague, Czech Republic
  • BTL Holding Limited, Limassol, Cyprus 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1515), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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July 22, 2026

News Release 26-107

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1514

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Adjustable Child Carriers and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain adjustable child carriers and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc. of Torrance, California, on June 22, 2026. Supplements to the complaint were filed on June 23, 2026, and July 8, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain adjustable child carriers and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Mabe, LLC, Shelley, Idaho
  • Quanzhou Baby Nice Infant and Child Products Co., Ltd., Quanzhou City, China
  • Xiamen Funwhale Technology LLC, Xiamen City, China 
  • Xiamen New Baby Products Co., Ltd., Xiamen City, China 
  • Koi Trading Services, Diamond Bar, California
  • Portier USA, LLC, Sheridan, Wyoming
  • Ava + Oliver, LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Artipoppe B.V., Lexmond, The Netherlands
  • Bugaboo Xiamen Industrial Co. Ltd., Xiamen, China
  • Bugaboo International B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Bugaboo North America, Inc., New York, New York

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1514), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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July 21, 2026

News Release 26-106

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

Brett Doyle Named Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission

On July 20, 2026, President Donald J. Trump designated Commissioner Brett Doyle as Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) for a term expiring June 16, 2028. Chairman Doyle succeeds David S. Johanson, who had been serving as Chairman by operation of law after Amy A. Karpel's term as Chair expired on June 16, 2026.

About Chairman Doyle

Chairman Doyle was sworn in July 17, 2026, as a Commissioner of the USITC. He was nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve on the Commission on January 29, 2026, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 16, 2026, for a term expiring December 16, 2030.

Prior to joining the Commission, Chairman Doyle served as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Congressional Affairs at the Office of the United States Trade Representative, where he directed congressional engagement on trade negotiations, legislation, tariff policy, and enforcement matters. His previous public service includes roles at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Senate. Chairman Doyle has also held senior government affairs positions at Sylvamo and the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College and Lafayette College.

About the U.S. International Trade Commission

The USITC is an independent, nonpartisan, factfinding federal agency.  The agency investigates and makes determinations in proceedings involving imports claimed to injure a domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; provides independent analysis and information on tariffs, trade, and competitiveness to the President and the Congress; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

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July 21, 2026

News Release 26-105

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1513

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Anode Materials for Use in Battery Cells and Batteries

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain anode materials for use in battery cells and batteries. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. of Alameda, California, and Georgia Tech Research Corporation of Atlanta, Georgia, on June 18, 2026. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain anode materials for use in battery cells and batteries infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Carbon ONE New Energy Group Co., Ltd., Quzhou City, China 
  • Carbon One New Energy (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., Hangzhou City, China
  • Zhejiang Lichen New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Huzhou, China 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1513), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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July 20, 2026

News Release 26-103

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

Brett Doyle Sworn In as U.S. International Trade Commissioner

Brett Doyle, a Republican of Connecticut, was sworn in July 17, 2026, as a Commissioner of the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC). Commissioner Doyle was nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve on the Commission on January 29, 2026, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 16, 2026, for a term expiring December 16, 2030.

About Commissioner Doyle

Prior to joining the Commission, Commissioner Doyle served as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Congressional Affairs at the Office of the United States Trade Representative, where he directed congressional engagement on trade negotiations, legislation, tariff policy, and enforcement matters. His previous public service includes roles at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Senate. Commissioner Doyle has also held senior government affairs positions at Sylvamo and the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College and Lafayette College.

About the U.S. International Trade Commission

The USITC is an independent, nonpartisan, factfinding federal agency.  The agency investigates and makes determinations in proceedings involving imports claimed to injure a domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; provides independent analysis and information on tariffs, trade, and competitiveness to the President and the Congress; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

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July 16, 2026

News Release 26-102

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1512

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Foundry Coke

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain foundry coke. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of SunCoke Technology and Development LLC of Lisle, Illinois, and Jewell Coke Company L.P. of Lisle, Illinois, on June 15, 2026. Letters supplementing the complaint were filed on July 1, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain foundry coke that infringes certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • MTX Group, a.s., Prague, Czech Republic
  • OKK Koksovny, a.s., Ostrava-Přívoz, Czech Republic
  • METALIMEX a.s., Prague, Czech Republic
  • METALIMEX Deutschland GmbH, Duisburg, Germany
  • AMEX Coal Sp. z o.o., Sopot, Poland
  • Italiana Coke S.r.l., Genova, Italy
  • Terminal Alti Fondali Savona S.r.l., Savona, Italy

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1512), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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July 15, 2026

News Release 26-101

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1511

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (II)

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Netlist, Inc. of Irvine, California, on June 16, 2026. Supplements to the complaint were filed on June 24 and 25, 2026.  The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon, Republic of Korea 
  • Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Plano, Texas 
  • Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Plano, Texas 
  • Google LLC, Mountain View, California 
  • Super Micro Computer, Inc., San Jose, California 
  • NVIDIA Corp., Santa Clara, California
  • Broadcom Inc., Palo Alto, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1511), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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July 14, 2026

News Release 26-099

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1510

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Convertible Child Highchairs

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain convertible child highchairs. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Kids2, LLC of Atlanta, Georgia, on June 12, 2026. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on June 30, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain convertible child highchairs that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Graco Children’s Products Inc., Atlanta, Georgia 
  • Newell Brands Distribution LLC, Newville, Pennsylvania 
  • Newell Brands Inc., Atlanta, Georgia 
  • Newell Brands Canada ULC, Bolton, Canada
  • Baby Trend, Inc., Fontana, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1510), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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July 1, 2026

News Release 26-095

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1509

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vehicle Space Guards

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain vehicle space guards. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of institution.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Jonathan Black Kotyk of Atlantic Beach, Florida, on June 1, 2026. An amended complaint was filed on June 17, 2026, and a supplement was filed on June 22, 2026. The complaint, as amended and supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain vehicle space guards that infringe certain claims of the patent asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Drop Stop, LLC, Los Angeles, California
  • The Container Store, Inc., Coppell, Texas
  • Walmart, Inc., Bentonville, Arkansas
  • 232 Technologies Inc., Brooklyn, New York
  • Sportsman’s Market Inc. (Sporty’s), Batavia, Ohio

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1509), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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July 1, 2026

News Release 26-094

Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1070A

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Crepe Paper from China

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping order on imports of crepe paper from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place. 

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Amy A. Karpel and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. 

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on this five-year (sunset) review.

The Commission’s public report, Crepe Paper from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1070A (Review 4), USITC Publication 5763, July 2026), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.

The report will be available on the USITC website by August 7, 2026.

BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

The Commission’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally, within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.

The Commission generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determination in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the Commission’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the reviews, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.

The five-year (sunset) review concerning Crepe Paper from China was instituted on February 2, 2026.

On May 8, 2026, the Commission determined to conduct an expedited five-year review. Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Jason E. Kearns and Amy A. Karpel concluded that the domestic interested party group response was adequate and the respondent interested party group response was inadequate. Chairman Johanson voted for a full review; Commissioners Kearns and Karpel voted for an expedited review.

A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct an expedited review is available on the investigations page for Crepe Paper from China; Inv. No. 731-TA-1070A (Review 4)

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